Inspiration (Ex)
At 2nd level, a hypnotist’s mental powers of deduction and observation not only allow him to manipulate others, but also to allow himself flashes of insight into his own dealings. A hypnotist gains an inspiration pool as the investigator class feature, equal to 1/2 his hypnotist level + his casting ability modifier (minimum 1). However, rather than being able to augment Knowledge, Linguistics, and Spellcraft checks without spending inspiration, the hypnotist may augment Diplomacy, Bluff, Intimidate, and Sense Motive checks without spending inspiration.
This replaces the emotion class feature.
Investigator Talents
At 5th, 11th, and 17th level, a hypnotist gains an investigator talent. He cannot gain a talent that only augments abilities he does not possess (for example, studied strike).
New Feat
Rigorous Defense
Prerequisites: Life sphere, inspiration class feature.
Benefit: Whenever you use inspiration, you may invigorate yourself as part of the same action.
U: Part of Ultimate Spheres of Power and does not need to be bought separately from that book